Rebecca Liebert
Lubrizol
Education: Doctoral degree in chemical engineering, Carnegie Mellon University; master’s degree in business administration, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University; bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, University of Kentucky
What Guides My Decision-Making: Measure the inputs that drive the outputs (results). If the outputs aren’t what you want them to be, you need to assess and improve the inputs.
Historic Figure Who Inspires Me: Marie Curie
Whom I Would Call for Advice: I gained a lot from my dad’s steady advice through the years. He was always of the mindset that his daughters could do anything his son could do, which gave me great early practical education on the family farm.
Most Important Leadership Quality: Decisiveness, empathy and transparency
Hobby/Passion: Supporting the next generation, whether that means mentoring young professionals, speaking to students passionate about science or giving back to our communities